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Column: Rising Chinese aluminum output pressures alumina supply

The country increased production by 5% year-on-year to 3.65 million metric tons in May, according to the latest estimate.

Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 10:42 am

Gold price to see rangebound performance in H2 2024, says WGC

Even if current market expectations prevail, gold still has a…

Staff Writer | July 2, 2024 | 8:03 am

India in talks with Africa, Latin America countries for critical mineral blocks

India is also in discussions with Australia for critical minerals.

Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 7:08 am

Ivory Coast to revise mining code to increase state profits

The world's top cocoa producer is seeking to develop its…

Reuters | July 1, 2024 | 10:21 am

Hedge funds are hoarding cobalt amid battery metal slump

Cobalt futures trading has taken off on CME Group’s Comex…

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2024 | 10:03 am

Iron ore price hits more than 2-week low on rising inventory, demand caution

Prices were pressured by an inventory accumulation at Chinese ports and caution about demand outlook.

Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 7:36 am

Chile copper output edges down in March, dragged by Codelco

Output at Codelco slid 10.1% to total 107,300 metric tons in March.

Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 7:32 am

Trafigura delivers large amounts of aluminum to LME for lucrative rent deals

Total aluminum stocks in LME warehouses climbed 88% this week, to the highest level since January 2022.

Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 7:29 am

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

Mexico eliminates aluminum import tariffs to combat shortage

The majority of Mexico’s raw aluminum imports come from Asian countries, with 42% of the total coming from China in February.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 4:16 pm

Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid

The investors, who collectively hold more than 15% of Anglo American, told FT that BHP would need to sweeten its offer.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 2:32 pm

BHP-Anglo American deal raises alarm in Japan’s steel industry

Steelmakers have raised concerns with Australian authorities that BHP could become too dominant in the global supply of coking coal.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 7:54 am

Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal

Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am

India considers incentives for lithium processing

India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:54 am

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